Dr. Claudia Husseneder, Department of Entomology at Louisiana State Universtiy

Claudia Husseneder Molecular biology of Formosan Subterranean Termites/Microbial Gut Flora Associate Professor B.S. 1990 University of Bayreuth, Germany M.S. 1994 University of Bayreuth, Germany Ph.D. 1998 University of Bayreuth, Germany Post-doc 1998-2003 University of Hawaii chusseneder@agcenter.lsu.edu
Current Research Interests The Formosan subterranean termite is an invasive wood-destroying pest species, which causes billions of dollars in economical damage in the southeastern U.S., especially in Louisiana. My program utilizes molecular methods (gene expression studies, microsatellite genotyping, 16S sequencing, and genetic engineering) to provide knowledge about the biology of the Formosan subterranean termite and the ecology of its symbiotic gut flora. Based on this knowledge I generate new information on termite biology and develop novel approaches to termite control, e.g., using genetically engineered gut symbionts to deliver and express foreign genes in termite colonies. In particular my research program combines two main aspects: (1) Population genetics and gene expression in the Formosan subterranean termite: Identification of colonies of subterranean termites is necessary to assess treatment success, identify residual activity after treatment and sources of re-infestation and to assess the survival of termites after catastrophes, such as the flooding of New Orleans after Katrina. In addition, sources of introduction and ways of spread can be traced by assessing the relatedness between colonies. This research provides information for the legislature, the pest control industry and homeowners on issues, such as prevention of termite spread, success of area-wide treatment, and re-infestation potential. Investigation of the plasticity of the termite colonies’ breeding system contributes to advances in the theories of development and maintenance of eusociality in termites, elucidates invasion success of this exotic termite and sheds light on the impact of the breeding system on treatment success and vice versa. Increased knowledge about swarming behavior, inbreeding avoidance and mate selection strategies of this invasive termite species may spark new ideas on how to disrupt the spread of this urban pest. Gene expression studies and gene silencing in different developmental stages of the Formosan subterranean termite and in the termite gut will lead to discovery of important genes and pathways and may lead to novel avenues of termite control. (2) Microbial diversity and ecology of the termite gut and genetic engineering of gut bacteria for termite control: The survival of the Formosan subterranean termite is dependent on its gut flora in many ways. The knowledge obtained from my workgroup’s studies improves understanding of the microbial ecology of the termite gut and is expected to aid in the development of tools and targets for termite control. By investigating the ecology of such an exotic ecosystem as the termite gut an amazing diversity of bacteria was discovered. The majority were novel species, which belonged to specific lineages only found in termites. Bacteria were isolated and identified that play important roles in the termites’ nutrition, such as bacteria able to produce vitamin B 12 and to fix nitrogen. Although the bacterial community of the Formosan subterranean termite differs from colony to colony, between different geographic regions, and with regards to the diet of the termites, several bacteria species were present in most of the investigated termite colonies, and are thus in all likelihood an obligate symbiont. Some of these bacteria species have been cultured, and are ideal candidates for paratransgenesis to achieve termite control. We are genetically engineering these termite specific gut bacteria to deliver and express detrimental genes in termite colonies. Genetically engineered termite specific bacteria can in the future serve as self perpetuating, self replicating biological agents for termite control. A fast and cost effective product that is easily introduced and transferred in a termite colony and specifically eliminates termite colonies using a minimum of pesticide application will reduce the cost for termite control and damage repair for homeowners, taxpayers and the State of Louisiana. ^Top of the page Courses: Summer 2006: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Genetic engineering of termite gut bacteria” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week). Summer 2006: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Identification of colonies of the Red imported fire ant using microsatellite genotyping ” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week). Summer 2005: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Dynamics of microbial diversity of the termite gut depending on rearing conditions and nutrition” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week). Spring and Fall 2005: BIOL 3999. Independent Research. 3 credit hours (3 students) Summer 2004: ENTM 7008. Special Topics in Entomology: Culture-independent techniques to identify insect symbionts. 3 credit hours. Summer 2004: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Microbial diversity of the termite gut” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week). Guest Lectures : Fall 2006: Lab tour for ENTM 7001 Summer 2006: Paratransgenesis in termites (BEST summer program) Fall 2005: Insect Sociality (BIOL 4154, Invertebrate Zoology, Biological Sciences) Summer 2005: Microbial diversity in the termite gut (BEST summer program) Summer 2004: Sequencing termite gut bacteria (BEST summer program) Fall 2003: Insect Sociality – Basics and Theory (Insect Behavior, Dept. of Entomology) 1999-02: Guest lectures: Foundation of Entomology, General Entomology, Systematic Entomology 1990-96: Teaching assistant in the undergraduate lab course in Animal Physiology Seminars : Fall 2006: “Partner selection in termites” ( University of California, Riverside, Department of Entomology) Spring 2006: “Termite symbiosis – bugs in bugs”. Saturday Science lecture (LSU, Department of Physics and Astronomy) Spring 2006: “Termite symbiosis”. ( University of Florida, Gainesville, Department of Entomology and Nematology). Fall 2005: Bugs in Bugs – the Microbial Diversity in the Termite Gut (LSU, Dept. of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology) Summer 2005: “Microbial diversity and paratransgenesis in the termite gut”. ( Kansas State University, Department of Entomology). Spring 2005: “Molecular approaches to termite biology and control”. ( University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences). ^Top of the page Postdocs: Rachael Collier (BEST fellowship): paratransgenesis and genomics of the Formosan subterranean termite Dee Colby (BEST fellowship): population genetics, colony dynamics and gene silencing in the red imported fire ant Gabriel Aluko: population genetics, breeding systems and colony dynamics of the Formosan subterranean termite Research Associates: Dawn Simms: population genetics, invasion biology, partner selection and flight behavior of the Formosan subterranean termite Jennifer Delatte: paratransgenesis, culture and genetic engineering of termite gut bacteria Caroline Wiser: gene expression, EST sequencing and annotation Students working in my lab: Huei-Ho Yang (Masters student of Biological Sciences): microbial diversity in the termite gut, 16S sequencing Albert Lee (PhD student of L. Bui): microbial diversity in the gut of fire ant larvae, 16S sequencing Carrie Owens (Employee of New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board, PhD student of N.-Y. Su at UF): Survival of termite colonies after hurricane Katrina, identification of termite colonies and their breeding system before and after the flood using microsatellite genotyping. ^Top of the page Publications: Book Chapter : Husseneder, C., Vargo, E. L., and Grace, J. K. 2003. Molecular genetic methods: New approaches to termite biology. In: Wood deterioration and preservation: advances in our changing world. Goodell, B., Nicholas, D. D., and Schultz, T. P. (eds.). Oxford University Press. Articles in refereed journals : Husseneder, C., Simms D.M., Ring D.R. 2006. Genetic diversity and genotypic differentiation between the sexes in swarm aggregations decrease inbreeding in the Formosan subterranean termite. Insect Soc. 53, 212-219. Higashiguchi, D. T., Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., Berestecky, J. M. 2006. Pilibacter termitis gen. nov. sp. nov., a novel lactic acid bacterium from the hindgut of the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus). Internat. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol. 56, 15-20. Vargo, E. L., Husseneder, C., Woodson, D., Waldvogel, M. G., and Grace, J. K. 2006. Genetic analysis of colony and population structure of three introduced populations of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the Continental United States. Environ. Entomol. 35, 151-166. Husseneder, C. and Grace, J. K. 2005. Genetically engineered termite gut bacteria deliver and spread foreign genes in termite colonies. Appl. Microbiol Biotechnol. 68, 360-367. Husseneder, C., Messenger, M. T, Su, N.-Y., Grace, J. K., and Vargo, E. L. 2005. Colony social organization and population genetic structure of an introduced population of the Formosan subterranean termite from New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. J. Econ. Entomol. 98, 1421-1434. Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., and Oishi, D. E. 2005. Use of genetically engineered bacteria (Escherichia coli) to monitor ingestion, loss and transfer of bacteria in termites. Curr. Microbiol. 50, 119-123. Messenger, M. T. Su, N.-Y., Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2005. Elimination and reinvasion studies with Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera : Rhinotermitidae) in Louisiana. J. Econ. Entomol. 98, 916-929. Florane, C. B., Bland, J. M., Husseneder, C., and Raina, A. K. 2004. Diet mediated inter-colonial aggression in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus. J. Chem. Ecol. 30, 2559-2575. Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., Messenger, M. T., Vargo, E. L., and Su, N.-Y. 2003. Describing the spatial and social organization of Formosan subterranean termite colonies in Armstrong Park, New Orleans. Sociobiology 41, 61-65. Vargo, E. L., Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2003. Colony and population genetic structure of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus, in Japan. Mol. Ecol. 12, 2599-2608. Vargo, E. L., Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., Henderson, G., and Ring, D. 2003. Colony and population genetic structure of Formosan subterranean termites from Hawaii and Louisiana. Sociobiology 41, 67-69. Husseneder, C., Vargo, E. L., and Grace, J. K. 2002. Multilocus DNA Fingerprinting and microsatellite genotyping: complementary approaches to investigating colony and population genetic structure in subterranean termites. Sociobiology 40, 217-226. Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2001. What can DNA fingerprinting, aggression tests and morphometry contribute to the identification of colonies of the Formosan subterranean termite (summary)? Sociobiology 37, 323. Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2001. Evaluation of DNA fingerprinting, aggression tests and morphometry as tools for colony identification of the Formosan subterranean termite. J. Insect Behav. 14, 173-186. Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2001. Similarity is relative: The hierarchy of genetic similarities in the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Hawaii. Environ. Entomol. 30, 262-266. Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2000. What can DNA fingerprinting, aggression tests and morphometry contribute to the identification of colonies of the Formosan subterranean termite? IRG/WP 00-10371, 8pp. Husseneder, C., Kaib, M., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl R. 1999. Within-colony relatedness in a termite species: genetic roads to eusociality? Behaviour 136, 1045-1063. Husseneder, C., Kaib, M., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl, R. 1998. Variation between and within colonies in the termite: morphology, genomic DNA, and behaviour. Mol. Ecol. 7, 983-990. Husseneder, C., Kaib, M., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl, R. 1997. Small-scale population structure of the termite Schedorhinotermes lamanianus: Aggression modulated by genetic and environmental factors. Mitt. Dtsch. Ges. Allg. Angew. Ent. 11, 183-187. Kaib, M., Husseneder, C., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl, R. 1996. Kin-biased foraging in a termite. Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B 263, 1527-1532. Husseneder, C. and Kaib, M. 1994. Taxonomy and population differences of carabides (Coleoptera) on semi-natural limestone grasslands in Upper Franconia. Verh. Dtsch. Zool. Ges. 87, p. 308. Other Publications : Husseneder, C., Collier, R. E., and Wise, B. R. 2006. Paratransgenesis in termites. Proceedings of the 2006 National Conference on Urban Entomology, in press. Husseneder, C., Wise, B. R., and Higashiguchi D. T. 2005. Microbial diversity in the termite gut: a complementary approach combining culture and culture-independent techniques. Proceedings of the 5 th International Conference on Urban Pests, 2005, Singapore: pp 189-195. Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., and Oishi, D. E. 2004. Genetically engineered termite gut bacteria deliver and transfer foreign genes in termite colonies. Proceedings of the 2004 National Conference on Urban Entomology: pp 58-59. Riegel, C., McAllister, J. C., Bordes, E. S., Husseneder, C., Jordan, W. F., and Messenger, M. T. 2004. Population density of Formosan subterranean termites infesting the Riverfront Railroad in New Orleans and treatment using baits containing 0.5% noviflumuron. Proceedings of the 2004 National Conference on Urban Entomology: pp 90-91. Husseneder, C. and Grace, J. K. 2004. Termite gut bacteria as “Trojan Horses” – a new approach to termite control. In: Clean Asia, Sept/Oct 2004, p. 20. Husseneder, C., Vargo E. L., and Grace, J. K. 2001. What can molecular biology tell us about termites? In: Operation Full Stop Newsletter. Wright, M. (ed.). Vol. 3, no. 1, p.1-2. Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., and Vargo E. L. 2001. What can molecular biology tell us about termites? In: Clean Asia, Koh, L. (ed.). Vol. 8, November 2001, p. 20. Husseneder C, Epplen, J. T., Brandl, R., and Kaib, M. 2001. Genetic structure of a termite species across spatial scales. Zoology 103, p. 44. Kaib, M., Husseneder, C., Hacker, M., and Brandl, R. 1998. Polygyny and polyandry in termites: Causes and consequences. In: Schwarz P, Hogendoorn K (eds.) Social Insects at the turn of the Millenium. Proceedings of the XIII International Congress of IUSSI, p. 240. Flinders University Press, Adelaide, Australia. Husseneder, C., Brandl, R., and Kaib, M. 1998. Kin-biased behaviour in the termite Schedorhinotermes. In: Schwarz P, Hogendoorn K (eds.) Social Insects at the turn of the Millenium. Proceedings of the XIII International Congress of IUSSI, p. 220. Flinders University Press, Adelaide, Australia. Husseneder, C., Brandl, R., and Kaib, M. 1998. Population genetics in the termite Schedorhinotermes. In: Schwarz P, Hogendoorn K (eds.) Social Insects at the turn of the Millenium. Proceedings of the XIII International Congress of IUSSI, p. 221. Flinders University Press, Adelaide, Australia. Husseneder, C. 1998. Populationsgenetik und soziogenetische Organisation der Termite Schedorhinotermes lamanianus. Ph.D. dissertation, Dept. of Animal Physiology, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany. Bayreuther Forum Ökologie 58, 134 pages. ^Top of the page

Claudia Husseneder
Molecular biology of Formosan Subterranean Termites/Microbial Gut Flora

Associate Professor

B.S. 1990 University of Bayreuth, Germany
M.S. 1994 University of Bayreuth, Germany
Ph.D. 1998 University of Bayreuth, Germany
Post-doc 1998-2003 University of Hawaii

chusseneder@agcenter.lsu.edu

Current Research Interests

The Formosan subterranean termite is an invasive wood-destroying pest species, which causes billions of dollars in economical damage in the southeastern U.S., especially in Louisiana. My program utilizes molecular methods (gene expression studies, microsatellite genotyping, 16S sequencing, and genetic engineering) to provide knowledge about the biology of the Formosan subterranean termite and the ecology of its symbiotic gut flora. Based on this knowledge I generate new information on termite biology and develop novel approaches to termite control, e.g., using genetically engineered gut symbionts to deliver and express foreign genes in termite colonies.

In particular my research program combines two main aspects:

(1) Population genetics and gene expression in the Formosan subterranean termite:
Identification of colonies of subterranean termites is necessary to assess treatment success, identify residual activity after treatment and sources of re-infestation and to assess the survival of termites after catastrophes, such as the flooding of New Orleans after Katrina. In addition, sources of introduction and ways of spread can be traced by assessing the relatedness between colonies. This research provides information for the legislature, the pest control industry and homeowners on issues, such as prevention of termite spread, success of area-wide treatment, and re-infestation potential.

Investigation of the plasticity of the termite colonies’ breeding system contributes to advances in the theories of development and maintenance of eusociality in termites, elucidates invasion success of this exotic termite and sheds light on the impact of the breeding system on treatment success and vice versa.

Increased knowledge about swarming behavior, inbreeding avoidance and mate selection strategies of this invasive termite species may spark new ideas on how to disrupt the spread of this urban pest.

Gene expression studies and gene silencing in different developmental stages of the Formosan subterranean termite and in the termite gut will lead to discovery of important genes and pathways and may lead to novel avenues of termite control.

(2) Microbial diversity and ecology of the termite gut and genetic engineering of gut bacteria for termite control:
The survival of the Formosan subterranean termite is dependent on its gut flora in many ways. The knowledge obtained from my workgroup’s studies improves understanding of the microbial ecology of the termite gut and is expected to aid in the development of tools and targets for termite control.

By investigating the ecology of such an exotic ecosystem as the termite gut an amazing diversity of bacteria was discovered. The majority were novel species, which belonged to specific lineages only found in termites. Bacteria were isolated and identified that play important roles in the termites’ nutrition, such as bacteria able to produce vitamin B 12 and to fix nitrogen. Although the bacterial community of the Formosan subterranean termite differs from colony to colony, between different geographic regions, and with regards to the diet of the termites, several bacteria species were present in most of the investigated termite colonies, and are thus in all likelihood an obligate symbiont. Some of these bacteria species have been cultured, and are ideal candidates for paratransgenesis to achieve termite control. We are genetically engineering these termite specific gut bacteria to deliver and express detrimental genes in termite colonies. Genetically engineered termite specific bacteria can in the future serve as self perpetuating, self replicating biological agents for termite control. A fast and cost effective product that is easily introduced and transferred in a termite colony and specifically eliminates termite colonies using a minimum of pesticide application will reduce the cost for termite control and damage repair for homeowners, taxpayers and the State of Louisiana.

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Courses:

Summer 2006: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Genetic engineering of termite gut bacteria” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week).

Summer 2006: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Identification of colonies of the Red imported fire ant using microsatellite genotyping ” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week).

Summer 2005: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Dynamics of microbial diversity of the termite gut depending on rearing conditions and nutrition” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week).

Spring and Fall 2005: BIOL 3999. Independent Research. 3 credit hours (3 students)

Summer 2004: ENTM 7008. Special Topics in Entomology: Culture-independent techniques to identify insect symbionts. 3 credit hours.

Summer 2004: Biotechnology Education of Students and Teachers (BEST) program. Project title: “Microbial diversity of the termite gut” (duration: one month, 4 full days/week).

Guest Lectures :

Fall 2006: Lab tour for ENTM 7001

Summer 2006: Paratransgenesis in termites (BEST summer program)

Fall 2005: Insect Sociality (BIOL 4154, Invertebrate Zoology, Biological Sciences)

Summer 2005: Microbial diversity in the termite gut (BEST summer program)

Summer 2004: Sequencing termite gut bacteria (BEST summer program)

Fall 2003: Insect Sociality – Basics and Theory (Insect Behavior, Dept. of Entomology)

1999-02: Guest lectures: Foundation of Entomology, General Entomology, Systematic Entomology

1990-96: Teaching assistant in the undergraduate lab course in Animal Physiology

Seminars :

Fall 2006: “Partner selection in termites” ( University of California, Riverside, Department of Entomology)

Spring 2006: “Termite symbiosis – bugs in bugs”. Saturday Science lecture (LSU, Department of Physics and Astronomy)

Spring 2006: “Termite symbiosis”. ( University of Florida, Gainesville, Department of Entomology and Nematology).

Fall 2005: Bugs in Bugs – the Microbial Diversity in the Termite Gut (LSU, Dept. of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology)

Summer 2005: “Microbial diversity and paratransgenesis in the termite gut”. ( Kansas State University, Department of Entomology).

Spring 2005: “Molecular approaches to termite biology and control”. ( University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences).

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Postdocs:

Rachael Collier (BEST fellowship): paratransgenesis and genomics of the Formosan subterranean termite
Dee Colby (BEST fellowship): population genetics, colony dynamics and gene silencing in the red imported fire ant
Gabriel Aluko: population genetics, breeding systems and colony dynamics of the Formosan subterranean termite

Research Associates:

Dawn Simms: population genetics, invasion biology, partner selection and flight behavior of the Formosan subterranean termite Jennifer Delatte: paratransgenesis, culture and genetic engineering of termite gut bacteria
Caroline Wiser: gene expression, EST sequencing and annotation

Students working in my lab:

Huei-Ho Yang (Masters student of Biological Sciences): microbial diversity in the termite gut, 16S sequencing

Albert Lee (PhD student of L. Bui): microbial diversity in the gut of fire ant larvae, 16S sequencing

Carrie Owens (Employee of New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board, PhD student of N.-Y. Su at UF): Survival of termite colonies after hurricane Katrina, identification of termite colonies and their breeding system before and after the flood using microsatellite genotyping.

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Publications:

Book Chapter :

Husseneder, C., Vargo, E. L., and Grace, J. K. 2003. Molecular genetic methods: New approaches to termite biology. In: Wood deterioration and preservation: advances in our changing world. Goodell, B., Nicholas, D. D., and Schultz, T. P. (eds.). Oxford University Press.

Articles in refereed journals :

Husseneder, C., Simms D.M., Ring D.R. 2006. Genetic diversity and genotypic differentiation between the sexes in swarm aggregations decrease inbreeding in the Formosan subterranean termite. Insect Soc. 53, 212-219.
Higashiguchi, D. T., Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., Berestecky, J. M. 2006. Pilibacter termitis gen. nov. sp. nov., a novel lactic acid bacterium from the hindgut of the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus). Internat. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol. 56, 15-20.
Vargo, E. L., Husseneder, C., Woodson, D., Waldvogel, M. G., and Grace, J. K. 2006. Genetic analysis of colony and population structure of three introduced populations of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the Continental United States. Environ. Entomol. 35, 151-166.
Husseneder, C. and Grace, J. K. 2005. Genetically engineered termite gut bacteria deliver and spread foreign genes in termite colonies. Appl. Microbiol Biotechnol. 68, 360-367.
Husseneder, C., Messenger, M. T, Su, N.-Y., Grace, J. K., and Vargo, E. L. 2005. Colony social organization and population genetic structure of an introduced population of the Formosan subterranean termite from New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. J. Econ. Entomol. 98, 1421-1434.
Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., and Oishi, D. E. 2005. Use of genetically engineered bacteria (Escherichia coli) to monitor ingestion, loss and transfer of bacteria in termites. Curr. Microbiol. 50, 119-123.
Messenger, M. T. Su, N.-Y., Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2005. Elimination and reinvasion studies with Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera : Rhinotermitidae) in Louisiana. J. Econ. Entomol. 98, 916-929.
Florane, C. B., Bland, J. M., Husseneder, C., and Raina, A. K. 2004. Diet mediated inter-colonial aggression in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus. J. Chem. Ecol. 30, 2559-2575.
Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., Messenger, M. T., Vargo, E. L., and Su, N.-Y. 2003. Describing the spatial and social organization of Formosan subterranean termite colonies in Armstrong Park, New Orleans. Sociobiology 41, 61-65.
Vargo, E. L., Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2003. Colony and population genetic structure of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus, in Japan. Mol. Ecol. 12, 2599-2608.
Vargo, E. L., Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., Henderson, G., and Ring, D. 2003. Colony and population genetic structure of Formosan subterranean termites from Hawaii and Louisiana. Sociobiology 41, 67-69.
Husseneder, C., Vargo, E. L., and Grace, J. K. 2002. Multilocus DNA Fingerprinting and microsatellite genotyping: complementary approaches to investigating colony and population genetic structure in subterranean termites. Sociobiology 40, 217-226.
Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2001. What can DNA fingerprinting, aggression tests and morphometry contribute to the identification of colonies of the Formosan subterranean termite (summary)? Sociobiology 37, 323.
Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2001. Evaluation of DNA fingerprinting, aggression tests and morphometry as tools for colony identification of the Formosan subterranean termite. J. Insect Behav. 14, 173-186.
Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2001. Similarity is relative: The hierarchy of genetic similarities in the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Hawaii. Environ. Entomol. 30, 262-266.
Husseneder, C., and Grace, J. K. 2000. What can DNA fingerprinting, aggression tests and morphometry contribute to the identification of colonies of the Formosan subterranean termite? IRG/WP 00-10371, 8pp.
Husseneder, C., Kaib, M., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl R. 1999. Within-colony relatedness in a termite species: genetic roads to eusociality? Behaviour 136, 1045-1063.
Husseneder, C., Kaib, M., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl, R. 1998. Variation between and within colonies in the termite: morphology, genomic DNA, and behaviour. Mol. Ecol. 7, 983-990.
Husseneder, C., Kaib, M., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl, R. 1997. Small-scale population structure of the termite Schedorhinotermes lamanianus: Aggression modulated by genetic and environmental factors. Mitt. Dtsch. Ges. Allg. Angew. Ent. 11, 183-187.
Kaib, M., Husseneder, C., Epplen, C., Epplen, J. T., and Brandl, R. 1996. Kin-biased foraging in a termite. Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B 263, 1527-1532.
Husseneder, C. and Kaib, M. 1994. Taxonomy and population differences of carabides (Coleoptera) on semi-natural limestone grasslands in Upper Franconia. Verh. Dtsch. Zool. Ges. 87, p. 308.

Other Publications :

Husseneder, C., Collier, R. E., and Wise, B. R. 2006. Paratransgenesis in termites. Proceedings of the 2006 National Conference on Urban Entomology, in press.
Husseneder, C., Wise, B. R., and Higashiguchi D. T. 2005. Microbial diversity in the termite gut: a complementary approach combining culture and culture-independent techniques. Proceedings of the 5 th International Conference on Urban Pests, 2005, Singapore: pp 189-195.
Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., and Oishi, D. E. 2004. Genetically engineered termite gut bacteria deliver and transfer foreign genes in termite colonies. Proceedings of the 2004 National Conference on Urban Entomology: pp 58-59.
Riegel, C., McAllister, J. C., Bordes, E. S., Husseneder, C., Jordan, W. F., and Messenger, M. T. 2004. Population density of Formosan subterranean termites infesting the Riverfront Railroad in New Orleans and treatment using baits containing 0.5% noviflumuron. Proceedings of the 2004 National Conference on Urban Entomology: pp 90-91.
Husseneder, C. and Grace, J. K. 2004. Termite gut bacteria as “Trojan Horses” – a new approach to termite control. In: Clean Asia, Sept/Oct 2004, p. 20.
Husseneder, C., Vargo E. L., and Grace, J. K. 2001. What can molecular biology tell us about termites? In: Operation Full Stop Newsletter. Wright, M. (ed.). Vol. 3, no. 1, p.1-2.
Husseneder, C., Grace, J. K., and Vargo E. L. 2001. What can molecular biology tell us about termites? In: Clean Asia, Koh, L. (ed.). Vol. 8, November 2001, p. 20.
Husseneder C, Epplen, J. T., Brandl, R., and Kaib, M. 2001. Genetic structure of a termite species across spatial scales. Zoology 103, p. 44.
Kaib, M., Husseneder, C., Hacker, M., and Brandl, R. 1998. Polygyny and polyandry in termites: Causes and consequences. In: Schwarz P, Hogendoorn K (eds.) Social Insects at the turn of the Millenium. Proceedings of the XIII International Congress of IUSSI, p. 240. Flinders University Press, Adelaide, Australia.
Husseneder, C., Brandl, R., and Kaib, M. 1998. Kin-biased behaviour in the termite Schedorhinotermes. In: Schwarz P, Hogendoorn K (eds.) Social Insects at the turn of the Millenium. Proceedings of the XIII International Congress of IUSSI, p. 220. Flinders University Press, Adelaide, Australia.
Husseneder, C., Brandl, R., and Kaib, M. 1998. Population genetics in the termite Schedorhinotermes. In: Schwarz P, Hogendoorn K (eds.) Social Insects at the turn of the Millenium. Proceedings of the XIII International Congress of IUSSI, p. 221. Flinders University Press, Adelaide, Australia.
Husseneder, C. 1998. Populationsgenetik und soziogenetische Organisation der Termite Schedorhinotermes lamanianus. Ph.D. dissertation, Dept. of Animal Physiology, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany. Bayreuther Forum Ökologie 58, 134 pages.

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